Bluebell House
Residential care home in Bideford, Devon
Operated by Stonehaven (Healthcare)
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Bluebell House is a 36-bed residential care home in Bideford, Devon, providing care for older people and those living with dementia, as well as support for people with physical disabilities. The home is run as a family business with a focus on tailored, person-centred care that recognises the individual backgrounds and needs of residents.
The Care Quality Commission rated Bluebell House as Good overall in its 2020 report, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 October 2020 · Last inspected 11 September 2020
Inspectors visiting in September 2020 found that people at this care home, most of whom live with dementia or frailty, said they felt at ease and were looked after well by staff. Most staff said there were enough people on duty, though some felt afternoons could use more support, and staff noted that keeping people occupied during the day was sometimes difficult. An activities worker had recently been appointed to address this.
- Medicines were now managed safely and given as prescribed, which addressed a concern from the previous inspection.
- Hot water outlets had thermostatic valves that are checked monthly, with adjustments made where temperatures changed, to reduce the risk of scalds.
- Regular, thorough quality audits were in place, overseen by the provider's quality manager and by visits from the directors, with on-site visits resuming after earlier remote checks.
- Recruitment checks ensured only suitable staff were employed, and infection control, protective equipment and visitor screening measures were in place.
- Some staff felt extra staffing in the afternoons would help, and some found it hard at times to keep people entertained through the day.
- Several safeguarding alerts had been raised since the previous inspection; the provider and registered manager were reviewing the lessons learnt.
- Inspectors recommended that staff use surgical masks correctly at all times.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
133 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Devon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Bluebell House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 8.7 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTHAM SURGERY, 0.7 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Bideford
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Part of Stonehaven (Healthcare)
Bluebell House is one of 9 homes run by Stonehaven (Healthcare) on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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